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Saudi company Manga Productions participates in AnimeJapan2026 TOKYO: Saudi Arabia’s Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, participated in AnimeJapan 2026, one of the world’s most popular events related to anime, from March 28 to 31, displaying Saudi Arabia’s culture and... Thursday 2 April 2026
Iran not looking to ‘restart’ uranium enrichment, atomic envoy tells AFP VIENNA: Iran is not looking to enrich uranium to the levels needed to build an atomic bomb, Tehran’s envoy to the United Nations’ atomic agency told AFP on Thursday. Reza Najafi, Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, also... Thursday 2 April 2026
Al-Baha Municipality launches Green Baha Heritage initiative to foster awareness RIYADH: Al-Baha Municipality launched the Green Baha Heritage initiative as part of efforts to raise environmental awareness. Mayor of Al-Baha Dr. Ali bin Mohammed Al-Sowat launched the scheme on Thursday in the presence of the Director... Thursday 2 April 2026
Pakistan defense minister warns India of ‘decisive, more forceful’ response if it attacks ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif warned his Indian counterpart on Thursday that if India attacks Pakistan, Islamabad’s response would be “swift, decisive and more forceful,” as tensions remain high between the two rivals.  Asif... Thursday 2 April 2026
How one Saudi startup is preparing pilgrims for Hajj before they leave home MAKKAH: The “Salik Al-Mashaer” platform is a testament to Umm Al-Qura University’s growing role in nurturing innovation and technological entrepreneurship. By enabling startups to build transformative solutions tailored to the Hajj and... Thursday 2 April 2026
Indonesia, Malaysia roll out work-from-home policies to conserve energy  JAKARTA: Indonesia and Malaysia are set to implement work-from-home measures for civil servants later this month in an effort to conserve energy, becoming the latest nations in Asia to make the move amid disruption to global fuel supply triggered... Thursday 2 April 2026
Saudi industry lending soars to $206m in 2025 through fintech partnerships RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has propelled industrial sector growth by boosting financing through fintech partnerships, with total lending surpassing SR774 million ($206.4 million) in 2025, a 36 percent... Thursday 2 April 2026
Design Doha Biennial 2026 postponed to November DUBAI: The Design Doha Biennial 2026 has been postponed to Nov. 5-7, with exhibitions remaining on view until New Year’s Eve. Qatar Museums and Design Doha made the announcement on Thursday. ... Thursday 2 April 2026
Japan FM praises Saudi foreign minister for efforts to resolve Iran conflict TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi conveyed his respect on Thursday for Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s efforts toward finding a diplomatic resolution to the conflict in the Middle East. Japan... Thursday 2 April 2026
Romania weighs canceling drone contract with Israel’s Elbit Systems BUCHAREST: Romania is weighing up canceling a 1.89 billion lei ($427.2 million) contract to buy drones from Israel’s Elbit Systems ​due to delivery delays, Defense Minister Radu Miruta said on Thursday. The deal, signed in 2022, envisaged... Thursday 2 April 2026